King James Version
Hebrews 2:5 in the King James Version says “For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.” — study this verse from Hebrews chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.”
Hebrews 2:5 · KJV
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? gifts: or, distributions
For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: lower: or, while inferior to
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“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“unto the angels”
G32compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
“the world”
G3625land, i.e., the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the roman empire
“to come”
G3195to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
“whereof”
G4012properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
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